Assistant State Attorney x11 posts at Dept of Justice for LLB graduates
- Career Exibs SA
- Jul 25
- 5 min read
Updated: Jul 26
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development’s mandate is to ensure that there is accessible justice system in our vibrant and evolving constitutional democracy. It is responsible, amongst others, to enable Access to Justice for all, promote Constitutionalism, Rule of Law, Respect for Human Rights; and to coordinate the State Litigation and Legal Advisory Services. The Department is therefore presenting an opportunity to dynamic individuals with relevant competencies to join a dynamic team in its quest to fulfill its mandate and deliver justice services to the people of South Africa.
APPLICATIONS : Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu or alternatively the address specified in each post. CLOSING DATE : 11 August 2025
POST 26/86 : ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY, (LP3-LP4) (X3 POSTS)
SALARY : R377 523 – R1 032 906 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with OSD
determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance
agreement.
CENTRE : State Attorney: Mthatha Ref No 87/25EC (X1 Post)
State Attorney: Port Elizabeth Ref No 88/25EC (X2 Posts)
REQUIREMENTS : LLB degree or 4 year recognized legal qualification; Admission as an Attorney;
At least 2 years appropriate post qualification legal /litigation experience; A valid
driver’s license. Skills and competencies: Computer literacy; Legal research and
drafting; Dispute resolution; Case flow management; Strategic and conceptual
orientation; Communication skills (written and verbal).
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Handle litigation and appeals in the High Courts,
Magistrate Courts, Labour Courts, Land Claims Courts and CCMA; Draft and/or
settle all types of agreements on behalf of the various clients; Render legal
opinions and advice; Handle all forms of arbitration, including inter-departmental
arbitration and debt collection.
ENQUIRIES : Mrs. L De Kock Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7130
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial
Head, Private Bag X9065, East London, 5200 or hand deliver at the Provincial
Office, Department of Justice, 3 Phillip Frame Road, Waverley Park complex,
East London OR https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
NOTE : Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a current certificate of good
standing from the relevant law Society, along with a service record Separate
application must be made quoting the relevant reference number
POST 26/83 : SENIOR ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY (LP5-LP6) (X5 POSTS)
SALARY : R630 630 – R1 450 323 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with OSD
determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance
agreement
CENTRE : State Attorney: East London Ref No: 84/25EC (X1 Post)
State Attorney: Mthatha Ref No: 85/25EC (X1 Post)
State Attorney: Port Elizabeth Ref No: 86/25EC (X3 Posts)
REQUIREMENTS : An LLB or 4 year recognized legal qualification; Admission as an Attorney; At
least 4 years’ appropriate post qualification legal/ litigation experience; A
thorough knowledge of legal practice, Office management, accounting systems
and trust accounts; Knowledge of the government prescripts and transformation
objective as well as the Constitution of South Africa; A valid driver’s license. Skills
and Competencies: Computer literacy; Legal research and drafting; Dispute
resolution; Case flow management; Accuracy and attention to details; Good
communication (written and verbal); Interpersonal relations.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Represent the State in Litigation and Appeal in the High
Court, Magistrates Courts, Labour Courts, Land Courts, Land Claims,
Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration, Tax and Tax tribunals;
Furnish legal advice and opinions; Draft and/or settle all types of arrangements
on behalf of various clients; Attend to liquidation and insolvency, queries,
conveyancing and notarial services; Deal with all forms of arbitration, including
inter-departmental arbitration; Register trust and debt collection; Provide
effective people management.
ENQUIRIES : Eastern Cape: Mrs. L de Kock Tel No: (043) 702 7000 / 7130
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: The Provincial
Head, Private Bag X9065, East London, 5200 or e-mail to the address provided
on the DPSA advert or hand deliver at the Provincial Office, Department of
Justice, 3 Phillip Frame Road, Waverley Park complex, East London OR
https://forms.office.com/r/X2XaVPasWu
NOTE : Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a current certificate of good
standing from the relevant law Society, along with a service record on the
interview dates. Separate application must be made quoting the relevant
reference number
POST 26/84 : SENIOR ASSISTANT STATE ATTORNEY (LP5-LP6) REF NO: 24/25/NC/S.AKIM (X3 POSTS)
SALARY : R630 630 – R1 450 323 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with OSD
determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance
agreement.
CENTRE : State Attorney, Northern Cape: Kimberley
REQUIREMENTS : An LLB or 4 year recognized legal qualification; Admission as an Attorney; At
least 4 years’ appropriate post qualification legal/ litigation experience; A
thorough knowledge of legal practice, Office management, accounting systems
and trust accounts; Knowledge of the government prescripts and transformation
objective as well as the Constitution of South Africa; A valid driver’s license;
Conveyancing and notary will serve as added advantages. Skills and
Competencies: Computer literacy; Legal research and drafting; Dispute
resolution; Case flow management; Accuracy and attention to details; Strong
communication (written and verbal); Supervisory and mentoring skills; Creative
and analytical; Problem solving and conflict management; Accuracy and
attention to detail.
DUTIES : Key Performance Areas: Represent the State in Litigation and Appeal in the High
Court, Magistrates Courts, Labour Courts, Land Courts, Land Claims,
Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration, Tax and Tax tribunals;
Furnish legal advice and opinions; Draft and/or settle all types of arrangements
on behalf of various clients; Attend to liquidation and insolvency, queries,
conveyancing and notarial services; Deal with all forms of arbitration, including
inter-departmental arbitration; Register trust and debt collection; Provide
effective people management; Guide and train Candidate State Attorney.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N. Gcilitshana Tel No: (053) 8077800
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: Postal
address: The Provincial Head: Justice and Constitutional Development, Private
Bag X6106, Kimberley, 8300 OR hand delivers at the New Public Buildings,
(Magistrates Court) of Knight and Stead Streets, 7th floor, Kimberley, 8301.
Applicants who wish to post their application forms are encouraged to utilize
courier services in light of the current postal service challenges. Interested
applicants must submit their applications for employment to
NOTE : The application must include only completed and signed new Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of Identity Document, Senior Certificate and the highest required qualification as well as a driver’s license where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date. Application that do not comply with the above specifications will not be considered and will be disqualified. It remains the responsibility of an applicant to ensure that application reaches the department noting different options provided for submission. A SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. All shortlisted candidates for posts will be subjected to a technical and/or competency assessment. A pre-entry certificate obtained from National School of Government (NSG) is required before appointment for all SMS positions. Candidate will complete a financial disclosure form and also be required to undergo a security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holder must provide the Police Clearance certificate from country of origin only when shortlisted. The DOJ&CD is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996), the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Reasonable accommodation shall be applied for People with Disabilities including where driver’s license is a requirement. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within 3 months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Target
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